NFL - The Athletic on A.J. Brown
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His production also dipped in 2025, with his 1,003 receiving yards his lowest total since his final year with the Tennessee Titans (869). And he missed six games with injuries over the last two years. Brown hit a similar valley in his final two seasons with the Titans before the trade to Philly yielded the two most productive seasons of his career.
STACKED’s take
Production dipped to 1,003 yards in 2025; durability concerns at 29, but prior valley-to-peak pattern offers hope.
Brown's production dipped in 2025 with 1,003 receiving yards, his lowest total since his final year with the Tennessee Titans (869 yards), and he missed six games with injuries over the last two years, raising durability concerns as he turns 29. However, the source notes he hit a similar valley in his final two seasons with the Titans before the trade to Philadelphia yielded the two most productive seasons of his career, suggesting the Patriots may get a similar bump from Brown in 2026 if he stays healthy. Brown is intrinsically motivated to prove himself once again, and the Patriots are confident that coach Mike Vrabel—who clicked well with Brown for three seasons in Tennessee—can reinvigorate him. If Brown is healthy and productive relative to his standards, the Patriots will be ecstatic; if durability issues persist, the trade could prove costly.
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